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LY03 CJU

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

99,443 mi
Last recorded99,443 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 CJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 99,443 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 99,440 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 93,234 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 93,234 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component likely to fail hydraulic pipe (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2023 86,612 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 86,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 86,265 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective head lamp dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre wearing and loosing shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 86,265 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective head lamp dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre wearing and loosing shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 85,994 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 85,984 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

engine very rattly when revved for emissions recommend further diagnostic

Pass 25 Mar 2020 85,590 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 85,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged broken (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 80,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Looking low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Misted suspension pipe, benefit given

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 80,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective deteriorate len, No beam patten (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre rubbing on wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Looking low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Misted suspension pipe, benefit given

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 77,211 miles

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

over sills fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2018 77,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

over sills fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2017 71,123 miles

Front wiper blades only just clearing screen

Fail 21 Mar 2017 71,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front wiper blades only just clearing screen

Pass 21 Mar 2016 65,626 miles

dampness nearside rear suspension unit

dampness offside + nearside front suspension legs

Pass 21 Mar 2015 61,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perishing.

front wipers worn

offside front tyre bold on inner and outer edges

Fail 20 Mar 2015 61,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perishing.

front wipers worn

offside front tyre bold on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Mar 2014 52,101 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 43,840 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 39,658 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 34,980 miles

slight leak from offside rear suspension unit slight leak from nearside suspension unit

Fail 12 Mar 2010 30,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 30,579 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 26,031 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 26,031 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

near side front tyre outer side wall cut due to age cords not showing

Pass 10 Mar 2008 20,684 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 16,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Mar 2007 16,042 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Mar 2006 10,845 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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LY03 CJU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 86,280 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY03 CJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LY03 CJU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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